WFLA Articles: September 1, 2021

Rays winning streak ends at 9, Red Sox beat Rays 3-2 Buccaneers unveil new menu offerings and experience ahead of 2021 season Buccaneers share new license plate featuring Super Bowl LV logo Parent upset about masks apologizes after causing lockdown at Sarasota school Men who mumble a turn-on for women? Voice study says it’s true Bizarre call: Ohio man claims dog shot itself in face ‘Demons are going to take my soul’: Florida teen accused of stabbing girl 114 times rambles in court Expectant father’s celebratory gunfire during gender reveal prompts 3 school lockdowns Police: Florida man killed Texas Instagram influencer Inside Tampa General Hospital’s COVID-19 unit: New surge taking toll on nurses Police: Infant left screaming, covered in vomit in locked car amid 90-degree temperatures Joe Rogan announces he has COVID-19, says ‘he felt run down’ day after Tampa show FTC investigating why McDonald’s ice cream machines are always broken, report says ‘Chapel on the Bay’ turned floating condo sells for $400k on Manatee River Some Republican lawmakers want defense spending bill to investigate Afghanistan withdrawal Staffing situation ‘beyond critical’ at Nature Coast EMS after 10 paramedics, EMTs resign in 1 week Tampa organization prepares to welcome thousands of Afghan refugees Lakeland Regional Health adds refrigerator unit as deaths surpass morgue capacity Democrats call on Biden to increase US refugee cap Island of Misfit Toys: Pinellas County man fundraising to buy Christmas gifts for kids in need Mask mandate in full compliance with state laws, Hillsborough Schools tells education commissioner Texas’ new abortion law takes effect after Supreme Court inaction ‘Stop listening to social media’: Sheriff Chad Chronister encourages people to get vaccinated ‘Irate parent’ upset over mask policy sends Sarasota elementary school into limited lockdown, police say Daytona Beach officer dies from COVID-19 Recall and ‘do not drive’ notice issued for some Subaru vehicles Florida businesses will soon face $5K fines for violating vaccine passport ban, state says Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch Parade honors Tampa Bay veterans 8’s Army telethon: Donate to Hurricane Ida relief Friday Nike gives employees a week off to destress WHO adds mu as latest coronavirus variant of interest Netflix announces ‘Seinfeld’ premiere date Florida man arrested, accused of attacking hotel employee with machete COVID surge makes getting flu shot much more important, doctor says Missing endangered Hernando County man located Saints opening game against Packers to be played in Jacksonville at TIAA Bank Field Student killed in North Carolina school shooting; suspect in custody Grand jury issues 32-count indictment in death of Elijah McClain 29 Sacramento students stuck in Afghanistan, school district says Level of protection from COVID-19 vaccination may weaken over time, CDC says The New Review: Inflatable bathtubs and high-tech phone grips Patrick the Giver: Tampa Bay man spends lunch breaks helping frontline workers and teachers Daytime Chat: Favorite décor at local gems The Pandemic Leads to Spike in Children’s Mental Health Issues Toy Tips Partners with National Pediatric Foundation to help fight childhood cancers Drill ship crew in Gulf says they were not evacuated for Hurricane Ida, still stranded with no rescue in sight Finding The Key to Happiness Riding the Potty Train | Fast Training Tips for Potty-Training Conquering Your Childbirth Fears with Labor Nurse Mama Celebrity Chef and National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Ambassador Katie Chin is Cooking for a Cure Gene therapies close in on a cure for sickle-cell disease Eggplants for Weight Loss Balloon and inflatable party ideas with Dream House Bounce Newsfeed Now: Pres. Biden defends Afghanistan exit plan; dad inspires son to start hair care line Ready or Not: a guide for preparing kids to thrive in an uncertain world A new photo exhibit highlights the oddities and curiosities of Tampa Bay’s dive bar bathrooms How does monoclonal antibody treatment work? Doctor explains Arrest warrant issued for man accused of confronting NBC reporter on live TV Breakthrough Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction DeSantis discusses antibody treatments during Fort Myers visit What is the ‘highly mutated’ C.1.2 coronavirus variant? VIDEO: Rare elephant twins born in Sri Lanka Nexstar teaming up with Feeding America to help fight hunger in America Baby Safety Month Tips South Bay Medical Clinic Blondies with the Bread Lady Texas 6-week abortion ban takes effect, with high court mum Tampa woman to compete in Guy Fieri’s Food Network game show NFLPA investigating Urban Meyer’s comments on vaccine status Hillsborough County could get $60 million from Johnson & Johnson in opioid settlement, legal team says ‘We’re stretched’: Tampa General doctors feeling tired, frustrated as more COVID-19 patients die each day Florida man charged in plot to extort $25 million from Matt Gaetz’s family ‘AntiVaxMomma’ accused of selling bogus vaccination cards 5 missing after Navy helicopter crashes off California Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Larry forecast to become major hurricane MAX DEFENDER 8 FORECAST: Umbrella alert day again on Thursday